Throughout history, power has affected people at all levels of the economic scale. Within different cultures, artists depict images of powerful citizens. The symbols of power change over time and across cultures. Part of the reason that I find his work so compelling is that he uses large-scale images of African-American men who are proud, looking directly at the viewer, and who display contemporary images of power in symbolic and specific ways.
Power is at work throughout the world.
Images work in cultures to empower and disempower people.
Cultural symbols communicate meaning in art works.
Juxtaposition can be a powerful tool.
Need a few more here....
Kehinde Wiley's artwork depicts black Americans dressed in typical street clothing in the poses and style of Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo. These historicaly white-dominated art periods are opened up to a new audience through his paintings. This juxtaposition and blending of disparate cultures helps break down walls and educate against intolerance.
Portraiture:
Essential Questions:
How does power affect your life?
In what situations do you feel powerful or powerless?
Unit Objectives:
Students will learn about how power affects them. Students will learn about how symbols of power change over time. Students will learn the basic techniques of portraiture. (Obviously these need some work - I'm still thinking about how to take this into student art-making without merely copying).
Kehinde Wiley Unit
Kehine Wiley's WebsiteEnduring Idea:
PowerRationale:
Throughout history, power has affected people at all levels of the economic scale. Within different cultures, artists depict images of powerful citizens. The symbols of power change over time and across cultures. Part of the reason that I find his work so compelling is that he uses large-scale images of African-American men who are proud, looking directly at the viewer, and who display contemporary images of power in symbolic and specific ways.Artist:
Kehine WileyKey Concepts:
Power is at work throughout the world.Images work in cultures to empower and disempower people.
Cultural symbols communicate meaning in art works.
Juxtaposition can be a powerful tool.
Need a few more here....
Kehinde Wiley's artwork depicts black Americans dressed in typical street clothing in the poses and style of Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo. These historicaly white-dominated art periods are opened up to a new audience through his paintings. This juxtaposition and blending of disparate cultures helps break down walls and educate against intolerance.
Portraiture:
Essential Questions:
How does power affect your life?In what situations do you feel powerful or powerless?
Unit Objectives:
Students will learn about how power affects them. Students will learn about how symbols of power change over time. Students will learn the basic techniques of portraiture. (Obviously these need some work - I'm still thinking about how to take this into student art-making without merely copying).Lesson Instructions: